Ren'Py Harem Hotel [v0.19.1] [Runey]

[Strike-10]

Not everyone bothers with Twitter, and comments can be made there.
There is no real point in commenting here, on stuff that was not posted here.

I agree with this but since it was now re-posted here we can comment.

Did I miss something or is no one talking about the amazing new Android alarm pics Runey posted on twitter?

Spoiler: Remade Android alarm

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Nice
It looks like the Android alarm is back to a HJ (based on the mask) unless it’s a multi-part in some programed fashion... either way the newer outfit and screen caps are nice. thanks for the cross-post from twitter.

My OCD is sorta triggered by her thigh-high triple bands being silver piping vs the red piping on the rest of her outfit. However I’m sure I will be able to overlook it.

 

[TheDevian]

Someone needs to create a game centered around a GILH (Girl I'd Like to Headpat). Since Devian is a Developer, I'm sure he's working on that right now.

Well, I am sure it will shock you to know that I DID add animated headpats to my game, yes.

 

[Strike-10]

I'm still waiting for the chance to be able to give headpats in VR.

Not quite VR head pats but VR something…
From Runey Twitter.

 

[TheDevian]

Not quite VR head pats but VR something…
View attachment 2604351 View attachment 2604355 View attachment 2604356 From Runey Twitter.

I still like that she wrote on her own face there. lol

 

[jocoyo]

It looks like the Android alarm is back to a HJ (based on the mask) unless it’s a multi-part in some programed fashion... either way the newer outfit and screen caps are nice. thanks for the cross-post from twitter.

Nah Runey's just remaking the Android HJ alarm option. The BJ will still be available as it normally is when you get far enough in her story (at least that's what I think, you might be able to switch between the two?)

 

[jocoyo]

Not everyone bothers with Twitter, and comments can be made there.
There is no real point in commenting here, on stuff that was not posted here.

I meant moreso that in the past I've seen people posting the twitter previews here almost immediately, so I was surprised to see that a day passed and nobody posted them here yet

 

[TheDevian]

Nah Runey's just remaking the Android HJ alarm option. The BJ will still be available as it normally is when you get far enough in her story (at least that's what I think, you might be able to switch between the two?)

Here is hoping that it will still be an option after that events, so that the people who did not max it out, can still get it. XD

 

[Strike-10]

Here is hoping that it will still be an option after that events, so that the people who did not max it out, can still get it. XD

Ya … there was that situation that I ran into on a play through where Android alarm switched to BJs for her alarm and her HJ count was under 10 IIRC(max bar) and it was just stuck there because other than the morning HJ alarm (which is prior to mask removal in story) there wasn’t another option to fill that bar and after the story step where mask is removed the alarm is switched to bjs.

 

[TheDevian]

Ya … there was that situation that I ran into on a play through where Android alarm switched to BJs for her alarm and her HJ count was under 10 IIRC(max bar) and it was just stuck there because other than the morning HJ alarm (which is prior to mask removal in story) there wasn’t another option to fill that bar and after the story step where mask is removed the alarm is switched to bjs.

Exactly, that was her only HJ option, which is a problem for anyone who missed it. XD

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You know, I just noticed something....

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How did that dildo stick to that textured wall? Did she use a nail or something?
And no job, how will she pay us back for the damage to the wall?

 

[Halbyn]

Once Stable diffusion AI can remember faces and clothes it would be fun to remaster this with a 2d-3d hyper realistic look.

I hope that day never comes.
For me, a lot of the games charm comes from the fact Runey is making something a bit special within limits. The stylized look of Honey Select let's him get away with the more outlandish elements and even soften some of the darker elements of the story.
I don't think HH would be remotely as appealing if the Graphics were more realistic.
There's a lot to be said for doing the very best you can within limitations.
Just look at the flood of mediocre Daz games that you can't tell apart from one another. But I'll remember HH for being an ambitious as fuck Honey Select game.

 

[halluva]

I really like the characters and the harem building components of the game, but it also might be one of the most egregious instances of a porn game dev getting way too obsessed with their deep lore. As the game goes on, so many of the quests involve pages upon pages of dry exposition dumps about a world that is more convoluted than complex. I don't think many people turn to a game where you collect and fuck a building full of women to get serious commentary on racism and religion. There are games that are far better suited for that kind of thing that don't need to constantly undercut themselves by adding "and then you had sex with everyone there." Having a bit of fantasy world building for context and setting is good, but let's not forget what this is.

 

[DougsLeftNut]

I love Runey's HS designs. I feel like realistic HH could be nightmare fuel.

 

[Jondoen88]

I really like the characters and the harem building components of the game, but it also might be one of the most egregious instances of a porn game dev getting way too obsessed with their deep lore. As the game goes on, so many of the quests involve pages upon pages of dry exposition dumps about a world that is more convoluted than complex. I don't think many people turn to a game where you collect and fuck a building full of women to get serious commentary on racism and religion. There are games that are far better suited for that kind of thing that don't need to constantly undercut themselves by adding "and then you had sex with everyone there." Having a bit of fantasy world building for context and setting is good, but let's not forget what this is.

I disagree with your framing, but if that is the frame which you are taking then I can't say you're wrong either. It is fair to say this game might not be for you and that's completely OK.

I, however, do enjoy the deep lore, the emotional and modestly realistic depictions and situations which yes are like life, spiced with sex. Yes, it deals with a lot of adult topics; race, religion, slavery, genocide, coming of age, capitalism, etc etc etc. Sure none of them are like Pulzer or Hugo winning depictions but they're not bad either. Passable if you allow for it.

Generally speaking, this world has magic, high technology which is a rare enough setting where those things aren't commingled (yet) even so the closest I've seen in a Final Fantasy and even then that had light commingling magitech.

Now, imma about to be some heretic here, but... I generally don't like elves, or androids, but I enjoy the depictions here beyond the sexual sphere of both Android and Lin. Now for those ready to crucify me. Ashley Best Girl. *shrugs*

So, since you seem so hot about throwing shade, what would you like to see to improve the game? Or maybe you're just some troll who comes in throwing shade without anything to say that could improve the game? "Hurr durr cut content" nah dawg, you'd be ruining the game for a bunch of us if you did; configure the skip to jump the text if all you want is T&A.

 

[shadowtempered]

I really like the characters and the harem building components of the game, but it also might be one of the most egregious instances of a porn game dev getting way too obsessed with their deep lore. As the game goes on, so many of the quests involve pages upon pages of dry exposition dumps about a world that is more convoluted than complex. I don't think many people turn to a game where you collect and fuck a building full of women to get serious commentary on racism and religion. There are games that are far better suited for that kind of thing that don't need to constantly undercut themselves by adding "and then you had sex with everyone there." Having a bit of fantasy world building for context and setting is good, but let's not forget what this is.

As the game evolved from less of a sandbox and more of a visual novel, story and exposition became more of the focal point and less on the game play elements. Runey has a story he wishes to tell, which makes those elements important if the story is to be told well.

There are many posts over the years and you'll see it nearly always breaks folks down into two categories. "Came for the porn, left because of the story" Vs. "Came for the porn, stayed for the story".

Ultimately it's up to you to decide where on that fence you side, neither is wrong.

 

[Knight_of_the_lance]

Well lets not mix up AVN and Nukige. By definition Nukige is a AVN (if not centered around other gameplay element) but not all AVN are Nukige. If I would put Harem Hotel on an other category (it would be unnamed as I don't have a name for it) it would be an adult game in witch the sex serve the purpose of deepening your relationship with the characters rather than be the goal of the game. Sadly the difference between a nukige and a game like Harem hotel lies more within the player and the line that separate the two can be blurry and different for each individual. It also can be anoying when you want one or the other but end up with what you weren't looking for.

Like Jondoen88 said this might simply be not for you right now.

 

[vexx_]

How long was the release time from v15 to v16?

 

[DigDug69]

How long was the release time from v15 to v16?

It varies.
There is no release schedule for Harem Hotel.
It is released when it is ready.

 

[torresm]

How long was the release time from v15 to v16?

Going by the patreon posts (too lazy to search the thread right now), v0.15 came out in April 2022 and v0.16 in November 2022.

 

[shadowtempered]

Well lets not mix up AVN and Nukige. By definition Nukige is a AVN (if not centered around other gameplay element) but not all AVN are Nukige. If I would put Harem Hotel on an other category (it would be unnamed as I don't have a name for it) it would be an adult game in witch the sex serve the purpose of deepening your relationship with the characters rather than be the goal of the game.

I called it a visual novel because Runey specifically calls it a visual novel - just not here on F95 desc. I don't even know what a nukiage is, so I'll refrain from using that as any classification due to my lack of understanding of the term.

Hello! I'm Runey and I'm making Harem Hotel, an Adult Visual Novel with Dating Sim and Training themes.

Going by the patreon posts (too lazy to search the thread right now), v0.15 came out in April 2022 and v0.16 in November 2022.

Runey was also sick for a month or so in 2022 which delayed v16 a bit (not sure by how much, he'd have to confirm himself).

 

[TheDevian]